William

& Filiz

Information de voyage

Actuellement, nous sommes

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About Us

We’re Will (26, Cornwall, UK) and Fil (professional photographer and creative director). We thrive on meeting new people, getting stuck into hands-on work, and bringing creative energy to everything we do. Between us, we have a mix of practical skills, artistic flair, and plenty of hospitality experience.

We share a love for community, sustainability, and learning new things. We know each other’s strengths, work seamlessly as a team, and honestly cannot think of a challenge we could not figure out together.

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Our Backgrounds

Will
I currently work as a cartographer, which means I design and create detailed maps using a mix of technical precision and creativity. Alongside this, I have professional experience in project management, planning work from start to finish, coordinating with people, and keeping everything running smoothly.

I grew up on a small farm in Cornwall, looking after chickens and pigs, tending to vegetable patches through the summer, and turning the harvest into things like chilli pickles and preserves. That early experience taught me the value of hard work, care for animals, and the satisfaction of living close to the land.

Over the past few years, I have been involved in community-focused projects in Bristol, including running a local garden, delivering food parcels, mentoring adults with learning disabilities, and starting a volunteer litter-picking group. I have also worked on construction-based Workaway projects abroad, including building in the Moroccan desert, and I am no stranger to physical, outdoor, or “get your hands dirty” jobs.

From chopping wood and using chainsaws to building fences and garden walls, I enjoy practical work and doing things properly. I have also led a long-distance wild camping trip across Sardinia, navigating off-grid and adapting quickly when plans changed.

Fil
I am a professional photographer and creative director, with experience shooting for Sustainable Fashion Week and running creative projects that champion eco-conscious living. I promote sustainability awareness at festivals and have a strong eye for detail, whether I am behind a camera, crafting something by hand, or repurposing items to make them beautiful and often funny.

I have extensive hospitality experience, from front-of-house to event organisation, and I have taken on challenges such as completing the Welsh Three Peaks charity hike. I am energetic, creative, and love bringing people together through shared experiences.

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What We Can Offer

Together, we can help with:
• Practical work: gardening, digging, lifting, painting, basic building, general maintenance
• Creative projects: photography, video, social media content, music, design, craft
• Cooking and hospitality: from serving guests to running events, or cooking group meals
• Teaching and language exchange: Will holds a TEFL qualification and can help with conversational English
• Sustainability and upcycling: Fil can create decorative or practical items from repurposed materials, perfect for eco-focused spaces
• Organisation and planning: Will’s project management background means we can help coordinate events, schedules, and logistics

We both work well independently or as part of a team, and we bring plenty of humour, positivity, and adaptability to whatever we are doing.

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Why We’re Here

Workaway is a chance for us to share our skills, learn from others, and immerse ourselves in new ways of living. We want to help out wherever we can, whether that is building, cooking, teaching, documenting projects through photography and video, or simply bringing a bit of energy and care to a place.

We are also excited to try new things along the way, from learning local crafts to, for Will, finally picking up surfing after years of bodyboarding in Cornwall.

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A Bit More About Us

Friends would describe us as kind, enthusiastic, and reliable. We are both good listeners, comfortable with meeting new people, and happy to adapt to changing needs. We love a good laugh, value respect and presence, and aim to leave every place we visit a little better than we found it.

If you think we would be a good fit for your project, we would love to hear from you.

Looking forward to meeting you,
Will and Fil

Centres d’intérêt

Vidéographie

Technologie

Dev. durable

Mode et beauté

Ferme

Culture

Bénévolat

Écriture

Soin des plantes

Photographie

Arts du spectacle

Musique

Langues

Histoire

Jardinage

Dessin et peinture

Bricolage / artisanat

Cuisine et alimentation

Blogs

Art et design

Yoga / bien-être

Sports d'équipe

Activités en plein air

Nature

Montagne

Danse

Fitness

Randonnée

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
We both have a strong interest in languages and see them as a key part of cultural exchange. Will holds a TEFL qualification and has experience supporting learners in conversational English, helping them build confidence in a relaxed and informal setting. He enjoys both teaching and learning from others, and is keen to develop his skills in new languages while travelling. Fil is equally enthusiastic about language exchange and enjoys picking up phrases, expressions, and cultural nuances wherever we go. She has experience interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds through her photography work and hospitality roles, and is always keen to learn the local language basics to help connect with guests and communities. We would be happy to contribute to any language-learning activities for hosts, guests, or local community members, as well as participate in exchanges that help us grow our own skills.

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Compétences et connaissances que nous aimerions partager ou apprendre

Ça nous intéresse :  

Travail associatif

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Nous avons des connaissances :  

Éco-projets

Jardinage d'entretien

Projets DIY créatifs

Aider dans une ferme

Petits travaux d'entretien

Garde de maison et d'animaux

S’occuper des animaux

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Nous pouvons apprendre aux autres:  

Projets artistiques

Langues

Enseignement

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Accueil / tourisme

Aider à la maison

Aide informatique / Internet

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

Skills and Experience

Will
• Farm life & animal care: Grew up on a farm looking after chickens and pigs, tending vegetable gardens, and making homemade treats like chilli pickles from the summer harvest. Comfortable with the daily rhythm of animal care, garden upkeep, and outdoor work.
• Project Management: Skilled at planning, coordinating, and delivering projects on time, managing people, schedules, and resources effectively.
• Construction and Maintenance: Experience with building fences and garden walls, chopping and splitting wood, using chainsaws and hedge trimmers, and general repairs.
• Outdoor and Physical Work: Comfortable with heavy lifting, digging, and long hours outdoors. Led a multi-day wild camping expedition across Sardinia with off-grid navigation.
• Community Projects: Coordinated volunteer initiatives including litter-picking groups, community gardens, and food delivery programs.
• Teaching and Languages: TEFL-qualified, with experience tutoring conversational English in informal settings.

Fil
• Photography and Creative Direction: Professional photographer with shoots for Sustainable Fashion Week and experience directing creative projects from concept to delivery.
• Sustainability Advocacy: Experienced in promoting eco-conscious living through festival-based awareness campaigns and creative events.
• Hospitality: Extensive experience in both front-of-house service and back-of-house operations, including event coordination.
• Craft and Upcycling: Skilled at repurposing materials into decorative, functional, and humorous pieces, suitable for eco-focused spaces.
• Physical Challenges and Resilience: Completed the Welsh Three Peaks charity hike and comfortable with active, demanding work.

Shared Abilities
• Gardening, planting, and landscaping
• Painting and basic DIY
• Cooking for groups and meal planning
• Event setup, coordination, and hosting
• Photography, videography, and content creation for web or social media
• Working independently or as part of a team
• Quick adaptation to new environments and systems

Âge

27 & 28

Autres infos...

Alongside our practical and creative skills, we both enjoy activities that foster connection, wellbeing, and positive energy. Will is a musician who plays guitar and sings, and he’s happy to teach music or lead informal jam sessions, a great way to bring people together and create lasting memories.

We’re both passionate about mental health and wellbeing. Will has experience supporting people through music and community projects, and we value open, respectful communication and creating safe, supportive spaces wherever we go.

In our downtime, we enjoy board games and friendly competition, which we find a wonderful way to bond and build teamwork. We’re always up for teaching and learning new games, and bringing a bit of fun to group gatherings.

Fil enjoys craft and artistic projects that often involve repurposing and upcycling, turning everyday objects into quirky, beautiful pieces. This aligns with our shared commitment to sustainability and creativity.

Together, we aim to bring not just practical help but also a positive, uplifting presence that supports community spirit and wellbeing.

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